When his home in Damascus was destroyed by bombing Sam knew that he should leave and follow his family to safety in exile, but his work helping refugees was too important. When his activities brought him to the attention of the authorities he was faced with the hardest decision of his life. To stay and risk his life, or to leave and lose everything he’d worked so hard to build. 

Anywhere but Home is a six-episode audio drama brought to you by Save the Children. Special thanks to Mutasem (Sam) for sharing his amazing story and providing the inspiration behind this episode. To find out more about Mutasem and the crisis in Syria go to: www.savethechildren.net/anywherebuthome

Written and created by Alexia Singh; directed by Alexia Singh; produced by Natasha Coleman; sound design, editing and music by Nikky French; casting by Meryl&Leslie. Recording and editing by Nathan at the Blue Studios.

Sam - Nick Khan

Ahmed and Militia Man - Basel Abbas

Abdullah and Smuggler 2 - Mahmoud El Faituri

Sisters 1 and 2 - Ahd Kamel and Juliana Yazbeck

Smuggler 1 - Richard Pepple

Arabic voice - Bashar Akaak

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